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RV Life: From Luckans' Struggles to a Home-Free Couple

01.08.2026 02:13 1 min 2 sources
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RV Life: From Luckans' Struggles to a Home-Free Couple
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The Luckan family from Berlin faced hurdles launching an RV rental business in Florida, while an American couple sold their house and boat to live in an RV for six years, spending 180,000 euros on a 13-meter vehicle.

Luckan Family in Florida

The Luckan family from Berlin moved to Florida to start an RV rental and nature park tour business. Early challenges included the father's eye disease, failure to sell his Berlin law firm, and a stressful first RV trip. Later, the company bought a new Winnebagoⓘ and welcomed its first German clients. One renter damaged the air conditioner by misjudging the RV's height.

Couple Who Sold House and Boat

An American couple sold their house and boat to live in an RV for six years. They purchased a 13-meter RV for 180,000 euros and spend about 1,000–1,300 euros monthly on campsites. Both work remotely, allocating significant funds for stable internet.

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Goodbye Deutschland: Nothing but trouble with the motorhome, but the Luckans hold on

23.04.2026 vox.de DEU Original source

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